Thursday, May 7th – from HPR2, it’s The Conversation
Massage Parlor Sting: Kathy Xian
Is this a case where the ends justify the means or is the recent massage parlor sting that lead to the arrest of 16 women for charges of sexual assault pointing to a different reason? HPD says in a statement that it was working with the FBI and Homeland Security “in response to numerous complaints of prostitution activity and unlicensed cosmetology and massage businesses.” Those are their words. Kathryn Xian of the Pacific Alliance to Stop Slavery has some others. They include appalled, retaliation and disruption of trust.
- Intro Music: Flying Foxes by Moby
- Outro Music: Zvenya by Winterlight
Joyce Maltby is the director, and author, with Norm Boroughs, of the Rosie Trilogy: “Rosie's Place,” “A Night at Rosie's” and “Aloha Rosie's.” Selections from those three shows will be offered as “A Rosie Reunion” on May 24th at 7:30 pm at Temple Emanu-El on Pali Highway in Honolulu.
- Intro Music: Momma's Rockin Chair by Hank Morris, Honky Tonk Country
- Outro Music: San Antonio Rose by Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys
Neal Conan is the former host of NPR’s Talk of the Nation. He has been a war correspondent in the Middle East and NPR bureau chief in London and New York. He's still a real radio guy, but he's also a mac nut farmer in Hawi. We talk about how he combines both lives in our weekly conversation from the farm.
- Intro Music: Human – Tin Tin (Out Mix)by Pretenders
- Outro Music: Dayvan Cowboy by Boards of Canada
Maui Portuguese Cultural Club Annual Festa: Laura Paresa
Laura Paresa is a member of The Maui Portuguese Cultural Club, which will hold its annual Festa on Saturday at the Portuguese Heritage Garden, Kepaniwai Park, in Iao Valley, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
- Intro Music: Nelinho e Francisco by Ruizinho De Penacova
- Outro Music: Desgarrada da Minha Terra by Ruizinho De Penacova
